20-Minute Gochujang Ramen Noodles
This easy spicy gochujang ramen noodles recipe keeps things simple & healthy but is absolutely delicious. Can be made with either ramen or udon noodles!
Ingredients
- 1 packet ramen noodle or udon noodle (use whole wheat for more nutrients)
- 1 Tablespoon gochujang
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil I used olive oil
- ½ to 1 sprig green onion thinly sliced
Vegetables of choice (OPTIONAL):
- ½ cup tofu cubed (100 grams)
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved (5 pieces)
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Prep Time
- Finely mince the peeled garlic and cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix the gochujang and soy sauce using a fork until you get a smooth sauce.
- Cook the ramen or udon according to package instructions. Turn the heat off about 1-2 minutes before it’s fully cooked, then drain and rinse with cold water.The noodles will continue to cook a little bit afterwards, so it's totally okay to take it out when it's still a bit hard!
Cooking Time!
- Add the vegetable oil to a heated pan. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir fry on medium heat until the garlic turns golden for about 30 to 40 seconds.Be careful not to burn the garlic since minced garlic can burn easily as they are chopped finely.
- Then add the cubed tofu and stir fry on medium to high heat for 5-7 minutes, until it turns golden brown.
- Now add the cooked ramen and cherry tomatoes into the pan. If it gets too dry and the noodles are sticking together, add 1 Tablespoon of water to loosen up the noodles.
- Pour the gochujang sauce and turn up the heat to high to get that smoky flavor. Stir to coat evenly for about 15 to 30 seconds. Then immediately turn the heat off.
- Top with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds, give it a good mix, and enjoy!
Notes
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